Aliso Viejo · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Aliso Viejo?
In Aliso Viejo, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 6 (CT, CC, CN, BP-1, BP-2 and 1 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Aliso Viejo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CT, CC, CN, BP-1, BP-2 and CF
- Not allowed: PO, OR and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a kennel (dog boarding) can go
Aliso Viejo's code calls this use “Animal boarding and kennels”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| CT Town Center Commercial | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 4: Animal control, welfare and licensing requirements shall be pursuant to AVMC Title 6. | § 15.18.020 |
| CC Community Commercial | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 4: Animal control, welfare and licensing requirements shall be pursuant to AVMC Title 6. | § 15.18.020 |
| CN Neighborhood Commercial | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 4: Animal control, welfare and licensing requirements shall be pursuant to AVMC Title 6. | § 15.18.020 |
| BP-1 Business Park 1 | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 4: Animal control, welfare and licensing requirements shall be pursuant to AVMC Title 6. | § 15.18.020 |
| BP-2 Business Park 2 | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note 4: Animal control, welfare and licensing requirements shall be pursuant to AVMC Title 6. | § 15.18.020 |
| CF Community Facilities | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 1: Animal control, welfare and licensing requirements shall be pursuant to AVMC Title 6. | § 15.26.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PRD and Specific Plan districts (uses come from the base district or the specific plan, not in the packet).; Health facilities and outpatient medical uses overlay district.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Aliso Viejo
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the CT zone in Aliso Viejo?
Only with an administrative use permit. Aliso Viejo's use table lists it that way in CT (Town Center Commercial) (§ 15.18.020). The code adds a condition: “Animal control, welfare and licensing requirements shall be pursuant to AVMC Title 6.”
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the PO zone in Aliso Viejo?
No. Aliso Viejo's use table does not allow it in PO (Professional Office) (§ 15.18.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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